I. ri-ˈgāl verb
( re·galed ; re·gal·ing )
Etymology: French régaler, from Middle French, from regale, noun
Date: circa 1656
transitive verb
1. : to entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
2. : to give pleasure or amusement to
regaled us with tall tales
intransitive verb
: to feast oneself : feed
II. noun
Etymology: French régal, from Middle French regale, from re- + galer to have a good time — more at gallant
Date: 1670
1. : a sumptuous feast
2. : a choice piece especially of food